Derecske is a town in Hajdú-Bihar county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.

Derecske
Flag of Derecske
Coat of arms of Derecske
Derecske is located in Hungary
Derecske
Derecske
Coordinates: 47°21′13″N 21°34′18″E / 47.35369°N 21.57178°E / 47.35369; 21.57178
Country Hungary
CountyHajdú-Bihar
DistrictDerecske
Area
 • Total
103.58 km2 (39.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
8,734[1]
 • Density84.4/km2 (219/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4130
Area code(+36) 54
Websitewww.derecske.hu

History

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The town was first mentioned in 1291.

Geography

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It covers an area of 103.58 km2 (40 sq mi) and has a population of 8734 people (2015).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gazetteer of Hungary, 1 January 2015. Hungarian Central Statistical Office. 3 September 2015
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47°21′13″N 21°34′18″E / 47.35369°N 21.57178°E / 47.35369; 21.57178